Michelle Obama Gossip

Sarah Jessica Parker being teased by the Editor-in-chief of Glamour magazine and an off-camera Kerry Washington for using a BlackBerry. I got rid of my BlackBerry just last week out of sheer laziness and the need to have more apps. But I will say it now and forever: using email on BlackBerry was the best. Full Story

Several high profile Hollywood names – including Whoopi Goldberg, Harvey Weinstein, Bruce Cohen, Ryan Coogler, Naomie Harris, and David Frankel – were invited by First Lady Michelle Obama to the White House on Friday for a “careers-in-film workshop for high school students out of D. Full Story

Michelle Obama was hosting an event at the White House yesterday to honour military mothers and wives when Hot Prince Harry dropped in for a visit. Well Happy Mother’s Day! As always, Harry was great with the children. I wonder if Sasha and Malia were around in the residence for a private meet and greet. Full Story

I’ve always been entertained by the FLOTUS acronym, and I feel like it gets used in print and not enough out loud, not least because “First Lady” is an annoying title to have. So much more often, she’s just called Michelle Obama, which I think is her subtle way of trying to phase out the phrase. Full Story

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The London Games Opening Ceremony is happening in a few minutes and the Queen is supposed to be present. But first she had to host a party at her house. Here’s Her Majesty at a reception for Heads of State and Government this afternoon, including Michelle Obama. Full Story

And no, it’s not the First Lady, though he did sit next to her at the White House state dinner last night in honour of British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha. George has been in Washington DC for the last couple of day lobbying the government for intervention in Sudan, insisting that the world is ignoring the atrocities happening there, specifically in the Nuba Mountains, and pleading urgently with Congress to help innocent civilians who are getting shot at, literally, with rockets. Full Story

Jessica Simpson was in Denver last night performing for military families at Coors Field. The First Lady Michelle Obama invited Porny to join the event, one of many that Mrs Obama and Dr Jill Biden are hosting across the country saluting US service personnel. How much do you love that Jessica’s the supposed Hollywood celebrity and both the First Lady and Dr Biden are better dressed than she is? In fairness to Porny though, what she chose for this occasion is appropriate and proportionate. Full Story

G20 Summit – many demonstrations, major controversy, this is not the place. Let’s stick with something less contentious. There should be no debate about this one. A power women dinner or something this week at 10 Downing Street. Michelle Obama is the guest of honour. Seated beside her… Our Jo. Full Story

It’s a hot topic today! Almost as hot as his very sharp words. First Lady Michelle Obama’s dress… you likey? I likey so much. Maybe it’s because I’m Chinese. It’s gold, bold, and strong. Duana called it chartreuse. My buggy eyes saw gold. Am a big fan. And on a day when we’ve all blubbered just a little – I started wailing when his lines were messed up and she gave him that knowing, loving, private look a wife gives a husband – how about a little romance too? Click hereFull Story